Divorce Lawyer Salary in Washington, District of Columbia

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Divorce Lawyer Salary in Washington, DC

How much does a Divorce Lawyer make in Washington, DC?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Divorce Lawyer in Washington, DC is $168,221. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $126,787 to a high of $208,543, with most professionals earning between $146,533 and $189,327.

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Divorce Lawyer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Divorce Lawyer Salary $126,787 Washington,DC March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Divorce Lawyer Salary $146,533 Washington,DC March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Divorce Lawyer Salary $168,221 Washington,DC March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Divorce Lawyer Salary $189,327 Washington,DC March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Divorce Lawyer Salary $208,543 Washington,DC March 01, 2025
25% $146,533 10% $126,787 90% $208,543 75% $189,327 $168,221 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Attorney II

    2 - 4 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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    Divorce Lawyer

    4 - 7 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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    Attorney IV

    7 + years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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146533
189327
168221

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
157314
214219
185160
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Divorce Lawyer in Washington, DC. The base salary for Divorce Lawyer ranges from $146,533 to $189,327 with the average base salary of $168,221. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $157,314 to $214,219 with the average total cash compensation of $185,160.
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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

Washington, District of Columbia  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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